As Typhoon Qiangbi continues to blow strong winds, the Taichung Disaster Response Center is upgraded to the first level and opened

Typhoon Qiangbi is approaching, and the wind force in Taichung City has reached the standard for suspending classes. The Taichung City Disaster Response Center has been upgraded to a first-level opening at 9 p.m., and all bureaus are fully stationed. They are on call 24 hours a day and report disaster situations. They review various typhoon prevention preparations and response measures to the highest standards to ensure the safety of citizens' lives and property.

In addition, a tall blackboard tree was blown down by strong winds at 5:20 in the evening, hitting two cars, and the rear of one of the cars was seriously dented. The Taichung City Construction Bureau pointed out that the fallen tree was a blackboard tree with rotten roots. In addition, the gust reached level 8 in an instant, causing it to collapse. Fortunately, no one was injured. The Maintenance Office has sent manufacturers to complete the cleanup and the road will be restored to traffic in the evening. As for vehicle damage compensation, it shall be handled in accordance with the relevant claims procedures.

In response to the possible impact of wind and rain caused by Typhoon Qiangbi, Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan instructed in the evening that the Disaster Response Center will be upgraded to Level 1 from 21:00 tonight. The Fire Department said that the Municipal Disaster Response Center has been upgraded to the highest level. Relevant bureaus and disaster prevention and relief units are fully stationed and strengthened response, with 24-hour on-call and disaster reporting.

The Fire Department said that it has announced the demarcation of warning areas in mountainous areas and seaside areas, and implemented necessary safety measures such as entry and exit control and evacuation guidance in accordance with the law. It calls on citizens to avoid going to dangerous areas such as mountainous areas, coasts, ports, embankments and wave-absorbing blocks, and to prepare for typhoons at home in advance.